Ep 521: The Economy Is Sending Mixed Signals: Here's What That Means for Your Wallet

Q1 2026 has been a lot. Tariffs. Oil above $100 a barrel. A war in the Middle East. Recession chatter. Stock market swings. And the creeping feeling that something has shifted in the economy… and not for the better. This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with economist and fan-favorite guest Kathryn Edwards for a full Q1 economic report card and a roadmap for what Q2 might bring. In this episode: The K-shaped economy explained Why the White House's 4% growth projection was never realistic, and how we got from boom talk to recession odds so fast How long oil prices need to stay elevated before the economic damage becomes truly lasting Why Kathryn is still an optimist, and why she believes Americans are resilient to change Links mentioned: Follow Kathryn on socials: @kedseconomist

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Ep 521: The Economy Is Sending Mixed Signals: Here's What That Means for Your Wallet is an episode from HerMoney with Jean Chatzky by Jean Chatzky Her Money.

This episode is 35:45 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2026.

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